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'''KalKash''', officially the '''Free Town of KalKash''', is | '''KalKash''', officially the '''Free Town of KalKash''', is the capital [[Town Guide|town]] of the [[Aurora:Weagamow|Weagamow]] Confederation and lies in the central-east of the geographic region generally called Canada. It is small in size and population, and is set in a highly rural and swampy area with few resources. The history of the town and surrounding area is not well defined nor is it well-documented, with even its name's origins not being well understood. KalKash was originally a part of a nation called Wabanaki. KalKash is the recreation of a predecessor town, KowKash, whose former members started inhabiting its ruins again in late October 2025 before reinstating it on November 1st under the current name. | ||
== Etymology == | == Etymology == | ||
The name KalKash translates to "happiness." Interestingly, there is no official language that translates the term "KalKash" as happiness. It is unknown from where the definition originated from. "KalKash" was not originally the name of the town, first being known as "KowKash," which is also not recognized as a word in any language. | The name KalKash translates to "happiness." Interestingly, there is no official language that translates the term "KalKash" as happiness. It is unknown from where the definition originated from. "KalKash" was not originally the name of the town, first being known as "KowKash," which is also not recognized as a word in any language. | ||
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===== Pre-Abandonment ===== | ===== Pre-Abandonment ===== | ||
[[File:KalkashFounders.webp|thumb|The founders of modern-day KalKash. From left to right, they are CallMiiChad, ANAPHIKISTHEMAN, and mizellland.]] | [[File:KalkashFounders.webp|thumb|The founders of modern-day KalKash. From left to right, they are CallMiiChad, ANAPHIKISTHEMAN, and mizellland.]] | ||
It is unknown exactly when KowKash—the predecessor to KalKash—was first founded. It was founded by Swaggyxoashe, with CallMiiChad, the first mayor of KalKash, joining the town a few months later. The town wasn't very populated, according to the original mayor. In fact, CallMiiChad and ANAPHIKISTHEMAN were the only two residents aside from Swaggyxoashe. KowKash was a part of the Cree province of the [[Wabanaki|Wabanaki Republic]] before its abandonment | It is unknown exactly when KowKash—the predecessor to KalKash—was first founded. It was founded by Swaggyxoashe, with CallMiiChad, the first mayor of KalKash, joining the town a few months later. The town wasn't very populated, according to the original mayor. In fact, CallMiiChad and ANAPHIKISTHEMAN were the only two residents aside from Swaggyxoashe. KowKash was a part of the Cree province of the [[Wabanaki|Wabanaki Republic]] before its abandonment. To the east, it had contact with the town known as [[Aurora:Purest Pines|Purest Pines]], a successful city given its location also in Central-East Canada. KowKash did have moderate gains from being part of Wabanaki and obtaining some funding from Cascadia, obtaining valuable resources such as diamonds and other ores. | ||
KowKash also yielded decent crops, with its members travelling all the way to South Asia to gather sugar cane and grow it locally. Most of the sugar cane farms survived the abandonment and were utilized to make new automated farms used in the present. An automated cactus farm was also made, which proved to be a good investment, as it gave KalKash a renewable source of green dye. | KowKash also yielded decent crops, with its members travelling all the way to South Asia to gather sugar cane and grow it locally. Most of the sugar cane farms survived the abandonment and were utilized to make new automated farms used in the present. An automated cactus farm was also made, which proved to be a good investment, as it gave KalKash a renewable source of green dye. | ||
The government house, located at the west end of the town, contained a bank. Most of the town's internal affairs were conducted in that building. | The government house, located at the west end of the town, contained a bank, which was only rebuilt after the establishment of Weagamow. Most of the town's internal affairs were conducted in that building. | ||
===== Post-Abandonment ===== | ===== Post-Abandonment ===== | ||
Eventually, KowKash lost activity from all three members and fell into abandonment by late | Eventually, KowKash lost activity from all three members and fell into abandonment by late August 2025. About one month later, a player named Voidisok founded a town that he named "Moorheadville" in what is now the First Founder's house. It was only inhabited by two residents, likely the mayor and a friend of his in the same house. The town only owned that one plot, and ceased to exist itself by the start of 2025. | ||
After anywhere from a year to a few months where KowKash was without inhabitants, former resident CallMiiChad joined the server again, noting that the town firstly no longer existed, and secondly, that it had fallen to raiders and plunderers. When other members joined back, they still had their diamond armor and tools. Thus, they were ready to enjoy the town again, although it was not an official administrative unit. This backfired heavily, as hunters—players with a yearning for human blood and the theft of their items—began pillaging the town. Using potions of invisibility, all of the former highly valued items were lost to the hands of | After anywhere from a year to a few months where KowKash was without inhabitants, former resident CallMiiChad joined the server again, noting that the town firstly no longer existed, and secondly, that it had fallen to raiders and plunderers. When other members joined back, they still had their diamond armor and tools. Thus, they were ready to enjoy the town again, although it was not an official administrative unit. This backfired heavily, as hunters—players with a yearning for human blood and the theft of their items—began pillaging the town. Using potions of invisibility, all of the former highly valued items were lost to the hands of the thieves. | ||
The residents of KalKash were not shaken by this, but instead worked hard to rebuild the town to prevent such plundering from occurring ever again. They would begin to accumulate swathes of gold as a collective to remake KowKash, meanwhile they debated whether to keep that name or if it was even correct. In the end, everyone agreed on the Soon-to-be Mayor CallMiiChad's proposal to name the town KalKash, given its questionable translation to "happiness." | The residents of KalKash were not shaken by this, but instead worked hard to rebuild the town to prevent such plundering from occurring ever again. They would begin to accumulate swathes of gold as a collective to remake KowKash, meanwhile they debated whether to keep that name or if it was even correct. In the end, everyone agreed on the Soon-to-be Mayor CallMiiChad's proposal to name the town KalKash, given its questionable translation to "happiness." | ||
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The town square was then reclaimed, under the official name of the "Town of KalKash." Next to be claimed was the house of ANAPHIKISTHEMAN, then the house of mizellland, then the house of the mayor, CallMiiChad. After that, the rest was claimed gradually. On November 8th, 2025, the town was officially renamed to the "Free Town of KalKash." The members took an oath, recognizing the incoming server reset in May of 2026, that they would keep KalKash alive and well in its final months. | The town square was then reclaimed, under the official name of the "Town of KalKash." Next to be claimed was the house of ANAPHIKISTHEMAN, then the house of mizellland, then the house of the mayor, CallMiiChad. After that, the rest was claimed gradually. On November 8th, 2025, the town was officially renamed to the "Free Town of KalKash." The members took an oath, recognizing the incoming server reset in May of 2026, that they would keep KalKash alive and well in its final months. | ||
KalKash began to expand rapidly, not merely in size, but in economic respects. The crops grew, and the shop was restored by mizellland. With the large increase in agricultural products, trade had added to the KalKashian economy in gradual amounts. On December 19th, the first diplomatic relations were established with the nearby eastern town of Evergreen, Cascadia. The KalKashian diplomats, consisting of ANAPHIKISTHEMAN and CallMiiChad, were greeted amicably by the sole member and founder, CalmSpirit. It was agreed that a KalKashian flag would be placed to mark a pinpoint on a map of the region, which was carried out immediately. Diplomatic relations would also later be set up with the town of Fishing, a town in the nation of Oahu that supplied valuable resources to KalKash, such as kelp and villagers | KalKash began to expand rapidly, not merely in size, but in economic respects. The crops grew, and the shop was restored by mizellland. With the large increase in agricultural products, trade had added to the KalKashian economy in gradual amounts. On December 19th, the first diplomatic relations were established with the nearby eastern town of Evergreen, Cascadia. The KalKashian diplomats, consisting of ANAPHIKISTHEMAN and CallMiiChad, were greeted amicably by the sole member and founder, CalmSpirit. It was agreed that a KalKashian flag would be placed to mark a pinpoint on a map of the region, which was carried out immediately. Diplomatic relations would also later be set up with the town of Fishing, a town in the nation of Oahu that supplied valuable resources to KalKash, such as kelp and villagers. | ||
Near the start of the new year, in 2026, KalKash had started to grow in population as well. This sudden boom of nearly 10 new residents was important, as it allowed KalKash to become more independent and gain entrepreneurs, a notable example being arrowartx2, who made an independent lumber business that shared gold with the town. The increase in residents also allowed for more plots to be claimed. | Near the start of the new year, in 2026, KalKash had started to grow in population as well. This sudden boom of nearly 10 new residents was important, as it allowed KalKash to become more independent and gain entrepreneurs, a notable example being arrowartx2, who made an independent lumber business that shared gold with the town. The increase in residents also allowed for more plots to be claimed. | ||
===== First Mayoral Transition ===== | ===== First Mayoral Transition ===== | ||
On January 25th, 2026, Mayor of Free KalKash CallMiiChad decided to step down from his position, after being advised by his councilors mizellland and ANAPHIKISTHEMAN. The reasons were mostly personal, but CallMiiChad humbly complied for the good of | On January 25th, 2026, Mayor of Free KalKash CallMiiChad decided to step down from his position, after being advised by his councilors mizellland and ANAPHIKISTHEMAN. The reasons were mostly personal, but CallMiiChad humbly complied, citing it as being for the good of the town. ANAPHIKISTHEMAN was given the position, though he himself didn't want it, as he viewed the responsibility as possibly becoming too great. Nevertheless, he was the only option, and he took it with pride. The official inauguration ceremony took place on January 31st, confirming the transition. The ceremony was notably attended by then-President of Cascadia, [[KayP7]]. | ||
===== Foundation of Weagamow ===== | ===== Foundation of Weagamow ===== | ||